Application
Not applicable.
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Disseminate fraud/corruption control strategy | 1.1 The profile of fraud/corruption control is raised to the highest level to indicate its key focus in the organisation. 1.2 Standards for the organisation are articulated in a manner suited to the level and experience of staff. 1.3 Ways in which the fraud/corruption control strategy contributes to the achievement of organisational corporate goals are articulated. 1.4 Roles and responsibilities of key people in the organisation regarding implementation of fraud/corruption control measures are articulated. 1.5 Dissemination methods are selected to take account of various audiences, and information is presented in a way that meets particular audience needs. |
2. Champion fraud/corruption control | 2.1 Leadership and motivation are provided in highlighting the role of fraud/corruption control processes as integral to effective management practices. 2.2 Methods underpinning the championing of the fraud/corruption control process are based on an in-depth understanding of the organisation's culture and structure, and the nature of both internal and external clients. 2.3 Positive tone is set in the organisation regarding fraud/corruption control through engendering trust and confidence in the fraud/corruption control activities. 2.4 Guidelines for the establishment of formal and informal networks are established to nurture cooperative and ethical client relationships. |
3. Market fraud/corruption control inside and outside the organisation | 3.1 Potential activities to promote the fraud/corruption control process and its importance to the overall objectives of the organisation are identified and assessed in relation to the fraud/corruption control strategy in place. 3.2 Implementation is coordinated with management and key stakeholders who play a role in prevention. 3.3 Shared ownership of fraud/corruption processes is encouraged through ongoing consultation and information sharing. 3.4 Promotion activities are organised to raise stakeholders awareness of both the ethical and financial aspects of fraud/corruption control and to facilitate endorsement of the concept and practice of fraud/corruption control. 3.5 Trends are monitored in order to ensure currency in the organisation's activities. |
Required Skills
This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Skill requirements Look for evidence that confirms skills in: leading others synthesising and articulating broader policy issues using a range of communication, negotiation and presentation styles to suit different audiences and purposes responding to diversity, including gender and disability applying occupational health and safety and environmental procedures in the context of managing fraud/corruption control awareness |
Knowledge requirements Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of: agency corporate plan and strategic directions of the agency agency structure and core business activities agency fraud/corruption control policy external expectations placed on the agency by external stakeholders such as government the incorporation of constraints imposed by the culture of the organisation and operational factors into fraud/corruption control issues and practices organisational change practices public sector legislation, policies and procedures including anti-discrimination and diversity legislation, occupational health and safety, and environment in the context of fraud/corruption control |
Evidence Required
The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole. It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor, Performance Criteria, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package. | |
Units to be assessed together | Pre-requisite units that must be achieved prior to this unit:Nil Co-requisite units that must be assessed with this unit:Nil Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include, but are not limited to: PSPETHC601B Maintain and enhance confidence in public service PSPFRAU601B Develop fraud control strategy PSPGOV601B Apply government systems PSPGOV602B Establish and maintain strategic networks PSPLEGN601B Manage compliance with legislation in the public sector PSPMNGT604B Manage change PSPMNGT608B Manage risk PSPPOL603A Manage policy implementation |
Overview of evidence requirements | In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms: the knowledge requirements of this unit the skill requirements of this unit application of the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit (see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework) management of fraud/corruption control awareness in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time) |
Resources required to carry out assessment | These resources include: legislation, policy and procedures relating to fraud/corruption control legislation and procedures relating to public interest disclosures, protected disclosures or whistleblowing fraud/corruption control guidelines and standards public sector values and codes of conduct case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of fraud/corruption control awareness situations likely to be encountered |
Where and how to assess evidence | Valid assessment of this unit requires: a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when managing fraud/corruption control awareness, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine management of fraud/corruption control awareness in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time) Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of particular groups, such as: people with disabilities people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people women young people older people people in rural and remote locations Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of: case studies portfolios projects questioning scenarios authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses |
For consistency of assessment | Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments |
Range Statement
The Range Statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables cater for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. They allow for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge. The Range Statement also provides a focus for assessment. It relates to the unit as a whole. Text in bold italics in the Performance Criteria is explained here. | |
Stakeholders may include: | relevant government Ministers agency staff and senior management agency clients community and lobby groups contractors and consultants suppliers and customers industry associations other agencies with an interest in fraud/corruption control law enforcement agencies prosecution agencies internal/external audit personnel |
Trends are monitored through: | research of national and international material surveys data matching internal and external networks |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Competency Field
Fraud Control.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
Not applicable.